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Veteran Healthcare in Maine
Find VA healthcare in Maine including VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus), community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Maine veterans.
Verified healthcare help in Maine: who to call
3 verified healthcare resources serving Maine. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Maine. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services administers Maine-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
How healthcare help works in Maine
Maine's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 110,000 veterans through a medical center and 8 community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Maine veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Maine, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
VA Medical Centers in Maine
VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Maine veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Maine-Specific Healthcare Programs
VA Maine Healthcare System at Togus is the oldest VA facility in the nation, established in 1866. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. CBOCs extend access across Maine's rural geography
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
Maine has 8 CBOCs providing primary care, mental health services, and other outpatient services closer to where veterans live. These clinics reduce travel time and provide convenient access to routine care. Find your nearest CBOC at VA.gov/find-locations.
Mental Health Services
VA mental health services in Maine include individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment (CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR), substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention. Telehealth appointments are widely available.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
Community Care (MISSION Act)
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible Maine veterans to receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. Eligibility includes wait times exceeding 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or when the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
Enrollment
Most veterans who served 24+ continuous months of active duty with other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible. Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What VA medical facilities are in Maine?
- Maine has VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus) plus 8 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) across the state.
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Maine?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Maine. Most veterans with 24+ months active duty and other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
- Can I see a non-VA doctor in Maine?
- Yes, through the VA Community Care program (MISSION Act). You may be eligible if VA wait times exceed 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or if the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
- What mental health services does the VA offer in Maine?
- VA Maine provides individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment, substance abuse treatment, medication management, and crisis intervention. Telehealth is widely available. For crisis support, call 988 and press 1.
- Where is the nearest VA clinic in Maine?
- Find your nearest VA facility at VA.gov/find-locations. Maine has 8 CBOCs in addition to its medical center.
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